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Yes, Nicholas.

I'm depressed.

Oh. Any particular reason?

Pretty grim, huh?

Your sneakers, huh? I don't know. They look all right to me. They're just a

little bit worn, that's all.

Worn? Dad, they're practically full of holes.

You're not getting new sneakers.

But nobody wears this kind anymore.

Come on, you just got those three months ago.

Styles change.

It's embarrassing.

All the kids at school are making fun of me.

You tell the kids at school the clothes do not make the man.

I can't. I already told them you lost your job.

Nicholas. I panicked.

Dad, everybody at school has the new kind.

Everybody. Please, Dad, please.

Well, how much did the new kind cost?

$23.

$23?

No, absolutely not. Forget it.

Dad, then what do I tell the kids at school?

You tell him I'm looking for work and I hope to find something very soon.

It's a portrait of the happiness that we feel and always

will.

Obey them up to fill our lives with love.

Always spend our days like bright and shining stars.

And it is enough to fill up.

Trout as big as salmon.

That's amazing.

Well, we'll be there first thing Saturday morning. Just me and my wife.

we'll see you then.

Trout as big as salmon.

As big as salmon.

I wonder how big a salmon is.

Nicholas, come out of the bathroom right now.

I'm not kidding around, Nicholas.

I'm very, very serious.

into the library.

Yes, well, this weekend you will get a chance to rest. I just confirmed that

cabin in the mountains. Oh, that's great.

There won't be another soul around for miles, just the two of us. And, of

course, the trout.

Sounds like I'll be competing for your affections. I'll be discreet.

Bye, Nicholas.

Bye, Nicholas.

Hey, don't you want some breakfast?

I'm late.

Cologne? He's worried about being late for school?

I think the symptoms are pretty obvious.

Oh, you don't mean... Little boys aren't interested in just baseball forever.

Oh, but so soon.

I mean, I think it's about time I had a talk with Nicholas. Well, that's a good

idea.

You could, uh, you could pump it for a few pointers.

Hello?

No, I'm sorry. She's already left. Can I take a message?

Okay, fine. I'll tell her you called.

Bye -bye.

Who was that?

Somebody named Paul Taylor for Abby.

Never heard of him. It's okay. He's probably never heard of you either.

Tommy, can you lend me some money? I'm broke.

Are you kidding? I've got to come up with ten bucks for new guitar strings.

Terrific. What am I going to do about lunch? I don't know.

Pretend you're fasting for world peace or something.

Terrific. You know as well as I do, the only person around here with money is...

Who's Paul Taylor?

Nancy!

Can I get you a cup of coffee?

Who's Paul Taylor?

Well, lend me ten bucks and I'll tell you all I know about it. Forget it,

You still owe me ten from last week.

Think of it as a savings account.

Think of it as a retirement plan.

Boy, I never thought I'd see the day when someone in this family would let

own flesh and blood go hungry.

It saddens me, Mary. It really does.

Tony, do you need lunch money or something?

Oh, no, not me.

Just poor Mary.

That's okay, Tommy. I'll manage.

Somehow. You see, I'd loan her the money if I could, but I can't even afford new

guitar strings to further my musical dreams.

I think I'm going to be sick.

Don't worry about it, Mary.

Life isn't always fair.

You'll find something.

Like digging ditches, bussing tables.

How much?

Ten bucks, plus tax.

Hi.

Hi.

Oh, you must be the hunk.

I guess so.

I'll tell Corinne you're here.

Ed Geheim's here.

She'll be right down.

Thanks.

Hi, Nicholas.

Hi.

You smell something funny?

No. Smells like that junk my sister's boyfriend wears.

Oh, well, uh, maybe some of it just hung around the air or something.

You ready?

Yeah. I'm glad you're walking me to school, Nicholas.

Well, I figured since you're still new in town, you haven't learned the way

Thanks.

Well, we'd better go.

Could you carry something for me?

Sure.

I like walking to school. Where we used to live, I had to take the bus.

That doesn't sound so bad.

My sister's boyfriend walks her to school, too.

They're going steady.

Heavy steady.

How long have you been playing this thing?

Two years.

My sister tells me everything about going steady. Do your brothers and

tell you everything?

Uh -huh.

You know, Nicholas, you're the nicest boy I've met since we moved to

I am?

And I want you to walk me to school every day.

You do?

That'll make us almost a thing.

That's what my sister calls sort of steady, a thing.

Well, look, you like playing this thing?

It's okay. My father thinks I should switch to the flute.

Well, sometimes fathers know best.

Well, my mother thinks I should try the piano.

The piano?

Hey, thanks for lunch, Vance. Great place.

Well, it seems to be the in place with the business crowd.

Oh, but those prices, hey, you must get some raise, huh?

Well, it's helped all right, Susan, it has. You know, for the very first time

my life, I'm actually able to spend a little money and not have to worry about

it. It's really nice.

Oh, wow.

So is that suit.

Look. Oh, it's so conservative, Nancy.

Oh, but it's perfect for work.

You know, I read in the papers there's going to be a sale tomorrow.

Oh, but Nancy, even on sale, I'd look really expensive.

Oh, I know.

Susan, we really want that suit.

It's our paycheck.

Hi, I'm Paul Taylor.

Oh, the guy that's been calling.

Yeah. Is Abby home?

I'm afraid not, but she already has insurance.

I'm glad to hear that, but I'm not selling any.

Oh, well, can I do anything?

I don't think so. It's rather personal.

But maybe you could give her this.

Sure. She'll understand.

Well, that depends.

On what?

The size of the book she's got to carry.

She's got a cello.

Whoa. I thought this was just an idle question. You mean you got somebody in

mind? We're almost a thing.

Well, who's the lucky chick?

Well, her name's Corrine Gordon.

She just moved from Minnesota.

I've been walking her to school and everything.

I think she wants to go steady.

That's not bad for starters. How do you feel?

Well... It's hard to tell her no.

Yeah, I know the type.

So what should I do?

Well, do you like her?

Yeah. Well, then go for it. I mean, the advantages usually outweigh the books,

and consider it the start of a new adventure. Besides, the earlier you

the more practice you get in.

Well, welcome to the big leagues, kid.

I bet the worms are as big as salmon, right?

Very funny. You look big.

Ah, the word is wrung out. This thesis grows larger by the day.

This weekend will fix you right up. There's nothing like good mountain ant

rejuvenate the spirit.

What's this?

Oh, no, no.

What's the matter, Abby?

Um...

Oh, it seems that there's someone named Paul Taylor who wants to talk to me

about Frank.

I was looking to call him at the Hammond House Hotel.

This was right after you married, wasn't it?

Yeah, it was just before he shipped out to Vietnam.

When was the last time you saw him?

Oh, Tommy, have you seen Nicholas?

I think he left already.

Yeah, well, there's something I have to talk to him about.

Oh, you mean about... Oh, don't worry, Dad. He came to me and I told him

everything I know.

That's what I was afraid of.

No library today?

I think I'll just study at home.

Abby?

Are you all right?

I'm fine, Tom.

You haven't called yet, have you?

No, I'm not sure I'm going to either.

You can't just avoid it.

Look, Tom, I don't know what this Paul Taylor was, but he had no business

calling here.

Don't you think we better go?

Let's just sit a little longer, Nicholas.

But we're going to be late.

Don't you like sitting with me?

Sure. It's so nice just being together.

Especially without your cello.

Uh, Nicholas, isn't there anything you want to ask me?

Yeah. Don't you think we better go?

You're supposed to ask me if I want to go study.

I am? Yeah. And the answer is yes.

It is?

It's more special than just friends.

Well, I guess it's all right.

Now you gotta give me something.

Like what?

Something to show that we're going steady.

That makes it for real.

My sister's boyfriend gave her an ankle bracelet.

Hi, Abby.

Abby?

Where are you going?

I'm going to the garage.

Why? To put something where it belongs.

It's perfect. I love it. Yes, it does look nice.

But I'm afraid there's a problem.

What? The hem is too long?

The check.

It's no good.

What? It didn't clear the computer.

Perhaps you're overdrawn.

Oh, I can't be.

At least I don't think I could. Well, why don't you get it cleared up and then

come back?

Well, you might sell the suit.

Oh, please, can't you just hold it? Oh, I shouldn't without a deposit.

But okay.

But only for a few days.

Thanks.

It's beautiful.

And it cost ten whole dollars.

Yeah, I bought it for my sister. It was supposed to be for a new baseball.

I love it.

Thanks, Nicky.

Nicky, that's what I want to call you. My own private name.

Well, usually I hate it, but I guess you can call me it.

And the bracelet will be my good luck charm. I'll never take it off.

Now we're really a thing.

Make a wish.

Huh? My sister says when you kiss a boy for the first time, you're supposed to

make a wish.

I wish we could do it again.

What's yours?

That nobody saw.

Nikki!

Oh, I can't believe it. What? They're right.

I added where I should have subtracted.

I'm bankrupt.

Nance, don't worry about it. You get paid next week.

No, what I got to do is I got to borrow back all the money that I lent out. You

see, Elizabeth, I found this suit. It's really a neat suit, and I can only have

it if I can get it in a few days, but I can't get it in a few days if I don't

get the money back in half.

Well, you know, you owe...

Pictures don't lie.

You are beautiful.

I'm glad you could come.

Sit down.

You want a drink?

No, thanks.

You said you had a message about Frank.

Yeah.

I was a prisoner of war in Vietnam.

So was Frank.

I know I was with him when he died.

Frank and I, well, we were very close.

The best of friends under the circumstances.

And then when Frank died, uh... I kept the picture.

I always intended to give it back to you, though.

Why now, after all this time?

I had to.

Not for you, but for me.

You see, when I got back, I...

I found it very hard to think about what went on over there.

As a matter of fact, I decided to just push it behind me, not think about it at

all.

But that's all I could think about.

I couldn't function, and since I've been back, my whole life's been screwed up.

It's been seven years.

I know.

That's just the point.

You see, I decided that if I'm ever really going to be normal, I

have to confront the things I've been trying to forget.

Why me?

I figured if I can face you, I can face the memory of Frank.

Are you okay?

It was so easy for me to forget.

It shouldn't have been that easy.

You didn't forget.

No, Paul Taylor didn't forget, but I did.

He's been trying to deal with Frank's memory all these years.

I've been dealing with a thesis.

Let's go to the cabin right now. We'll get there by dawn. It'll be beautiful.

Tom, I've been thinking.

I know how much this trip means to you, and I don't want to ruin it, but I've

decided not to go.

How be?

I just need a few days to myself.

No,

you don't see.

It doesn't have anything to do with us.

I just need some time to sort things out, that's all.

Where would you go?

I don't know.

Carmel, maybe.

Happy. Tom, you've got all your memories all around you.

You've got this house, your kids, and mine are, well,

they're packed away in this little box.

And I just need some time to open it up.

But you can't go back searching for the past.

Maybe.

But you can't run away from it either.

How did Dad react?

He didn't say too much.

Where will he be staying?

The Cliffside Motel.

The same place you and Frank stay? Yeah.

Oh, dear. Carmel is so beautiful.

I know. David and I spent a few days there last time. You did?

One morning, Frank and I got up really early, and we went into town to the

Italian market.

Cidoni? Yeah, you know the place with all the cheese hanging down? Well, Frank

bought all this stuff, and then we went out walking on the beach, and we just

walked and we walked until we got really hungry, you know?

And then we went to this place.

We had all these rocks, and we sat down on the rocks, and we ate, and we talked

about what we were going to do when Frank came back.

And then he sang, You Made Me Love You. It was so corny, Janet. It was so funny.

Abby,

are you sure you want to do this?

Yeah, I'm sure.

I'm going to be in a recital Sunday.

Want to come?

I can't.

I'm playing box.

I'm playing shortstop.

Baseball? I like baseball. My brother -in -law is more of a pearl.

Who's that?

Are you kidding?

He's the pitcher for the Sacramento Cyclones. He's great.

Nicholas, can I ask you something personal?

I guess so.

When you grew up... Are you going to watch the games on TV in your underwear

drink beer?

Nah.

Good.

I'm going to go in person.

Well, you're ready to go. Mm -hmm.

Will you call me and let me know how you're doing?

Of course.

Abby?

Yes?

I hope you find whatever you're looking for.

Okay.

Abby?

I love you.

Three straight sets. You don't usually let me off that easy.

I know, I know. It's just I couldn't get my mind on tennis this morning.

Thinking about all the trots you missed?

Nah. I was thinking about Abby.

You mean about Abby and Frank?

Yeah, I guess so.

I know it sounds crazy, but I... I think maybe I'm kind of jealous.

It's not easy competing with a memory.

Abby probably had the same feelings about Joan.

Maybe.

Sometimes I wonder.

Frank was so different. He was a marine, football player, one of those real gung

-ho types.

Tom, Abby loves you very much. You know that.

Frank can't come back and take her away.

Not so sure.

There you are, ma 'am.

Thank you.

You know, there are nicer rooms in the new section.

No, I requested this one.

Oh, you've been here before, huh?

Well, I sort of prefer the old section myself.

You know, a lot of people come back to the old section.

Some every year.

Second honeymoons, reunions, that sort of thing.

Are you here for a reunion?

Ma 'am?

What?

I said, are you here for a reunion?

Yeah.

Have a nice day.

Yeah, come on in.

I want to talk to you.

Yeah, we'll make it quick, will you? I got a lot to do before the gig tonight.

Fine.

Look, you owe me ten bucks, and I need it back by tomorrow morning.

Nance!

Nance!

What's the big rush? We can talk about this.

You're in the hurry, remember?

Oh, Nance, Nance, I just didn't realize you had a problem. I always have time

for a sister in trouble. You know that. No, Tommy, you didn't realize you have

the problem. You're talking semantics. I'm talking ten bucks.

Look, let's discuss this like two mature human beings.

Okay, fine.

I want my money.

You're not being mature, Nance. By tomorrow.

But that's impossible.

Very impossible.

Impossible, Tommy? Well, let me tell you something. I've got news for you.

I've had it, you guys.

I've really had it. Nancy, don't you think you're overreacting a little bit?

I don't. I think I'm being taken advantage of. That's what I think.

all said we were sorry, but we just don't have the money to pay it back

now. Really? Well, Mary, sorry doesn't change the fact that I can't buy

something I want because all you guys have mooched off me to get something you

want. Hey, we didn't know you were overdrawn. It was your mistake,

Yeah. That's right. Now, I'm the one that needs a little help. Help I'm

obviously not going to get from you.

Cheers. Cheers.

Mr. Bradford? Yes?

I'm Paul Taylor.

Oh, right.

Abby told me about you.

Come in, come in.

You see, I was supposed to leave last night, but I got to thinking that

Abby seemed pretty upset after her lunch yesterday.

She's not here, Paul.

She went down to Carmel for a few days.

Let's have a drink.

Funny, isn't it?

I finally get the guts to confront my past so I can straighten out my life.

And what do I do? I screw up Abby's.

I never meant to hurt her.

Abby will get through it.

I hope so.

It wasn't very fair to you either, was it?

You just did what you had to do.

I don't know.

Maybe it would have happened sooner or later anyway.

You know, we love you.

Hi, Nikki.

I can't do anything now. I got to practice the cello.

That's okay. I kind of came over just to get some... What?

Well, see, I'm kind of broke and... And?

Well, I need the bracelet back. The bracelet? You see, I owe my sister some

money and she needs it right away. But you can't.

Why not?

Because that's not the way you do it when you're going steady.

I can give it back, but you can't ask for it. But you don't understand. My

sister's desperate.

You don't understand the rules.

I didn't know there were any. I would have to pick somebody who doesn't even

know how to go steady.

We can still go steady.

You're so immature.

But my sister needs the money badly.

Here. Have your old bracelet. I don't want to speak to you ever again as long

I live.

We're finished.

Lemon.

Thank you.

Finished, ma 'am, or trouble getting started?

I guess I'm not very hungry.

Desserts, pecan pie.

No, thanks.

The chef's going to be very disappointed.

Pa.

Can I join you?

Sure.

What are you doing here?

I'll tell you on one condition.

What?

You eat your vegetables.

Okay.

I wonder how Abby's doing.

Nobody's heard.

I can't stop thinking about what she must be going through.

Been tough on Dad, too.

I know. He's practically lived by the phone waiting for a call.

Hi. Hi.

When's dinner gonna be ready? I'm starved. Oh, and if we make the salad?

Me? That's Nancy's job.

Well, fine. You go tell Nancy.

Forget it. She'll just corner me about the money again. Yeah, our feeling

exactly. Make the salad.

You can all stop worrying.

Hello, Nancy.

Hi.

And you can all stop trying to avoid me.

Nancy, we weren't trying to avoid... Look, it's obvious I'm not going to get

repaid, so why don't we just drop the whole thing, okay?

Don't be silly, Nance. Of course we're going to pay you back.

Sure. Hey, Nancy.

What, Nicholas?

Here.

The jewelry store was closed, but you can take it back and get your money

tomorrow. It costs $9 .99.

Here's the extra penny.

What's this all about?

Where did he get this?

It's so small.

Yeah, about the size of a ten -year -old girlfriend.

Nicholas was going steady.

Correction.

Nicholas was going steady.

It was really sweet of you to come up here, but I'm all right, really.

If you were all right, you wouldn't be here.

No, I just need some time by myself.

Time for what?

To punish yourself for not suffering enough?

Take you seven years.

All at once a few days.

I loved him so much, Paul.

More information?

I'd like a listing in Carmel.

Come in.

Hi.

I heard about your girlfriend.

Ex -girlfriend.

Yeah.

Well, maybe this will help make her your ex -ex -girlfriend.

But I thought you needed it.

So did I, Nicholas.

But I think maybe we all learned a lesson about loaning and borrowing.

You know, there's good loans and there are bad loans.

But I consider this one one of the best.

Thanks. But I don't really need it anymore.

Why? Are you through with going steady?

It's a lot of hard work.

And besides, I think Corrine liked that bracelet more than she liked me.

Hmm.

Well, why don't you keep this anyway?

Because I have a feeling there's gonna be a lot more ankles to wrap it around.

You do?

I do.

I'll see you.

I'm in a lot of trouble.

Thank you.

No message.

So you and Frank talked a lot, huh?

Well, he talked a lot.

About you.

Abby, you've asked a lot of questions.

Except the one you've been avoiding all night.

Cold?

Yeah.

We always used to come here in the summer.

They've been in the summer.

Your memories of Frank, well, they're

wonderful.

You shouldn't try and forget them.

But don't get lost in them.

I think I'd like to walk.

Abby, now listen to me.

You have a home and a family.

They love you very, very much, and they're very worried about you.

You got two choices.

Either you face it and put it where it belongs, or you stay here,

wherever this was.

How did he die, Paul?

Kind of late, isn't it?

Oh, Joey.

I heard somebody get up.

Thought you might like someone to talk to.

Huh.

Well, I guess I'm just not used to sleeping alone.

You miss her, huh?

Dad, did anything like this ever happen?

To you?

After Mom died?

I had a dream about your mother.

It haunted me for days.

I didn't tell anybody about it because it upset me terribly.

Finally, I even went out to the cemetery.

What did you do?

Things happened the way they did. I felt I never really had a chance to say

goodbye.

So I did.

It must have been hard.

Yes.

But you know something?

It was a lot easier after I did it.

You know, Dad, maybe that's all that Abby needs right now is

just a chance to say goodbye.

I think so.

I just hope she realizes it.

I'm doing lots of things, Frank.

I'm going to be a Ph .D. soon.

I'm going to finish my thesis.

I've got a wonderful family I love very much.

I waited a long time.

I didn't know what else to do.

But, um, that is all.

That is all.

Forget.

Maybe I try to forget too much.

But I met someone who makes me really happy.

They would like time.

I just hope that

I can give him all the love I never got the

chance to give.

I'm back.

Abby.

I'm all right, Tom.

Now.

What brought you home so soon?

Home itself.

A little help from Paul Taylor.

Paul?

It's a long story.

It's both his or him.

Welcome home Abby.

I love you.

I love you too.

Very much.

What is this anyway?

It's your dinner.

I stopped at the store on the way home.

Really? What is it?

I'll give you a hint.

Maybe they're as big as family.

I haven't seen that thing in ages.

Is it that bad, Elizabeth?

Well, it's made out of nice material.

Ernie, Elizabeth, would you like a ride to school?

Yeah, that's great.

Nancy, where'd you get that rag?

I can't help it, Mary.

I already wore my good stuff this week, and my marginal stuff is dirty.

Good morning, everyone.

Nancy, are you going to work today?

Yeah, of course I am.

Like that?

Maybe you better call in sick.

Yeah.

That's great.

I can't believe you guys.

Thanks a lot.

Nancy, we're only looking after your best interests.

Sure, Nancy.

I understand how important it is for you to make a good impression.

What am I supposed to do?

Well, the way I see it, you've got two choices.

Either you can go into work and tell him you got real confused and thought it

was Halloween, or... Or what?

loan me ten bucks.